2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1668 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
